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Breg Leadership

Dave Mowry

Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Ashley Chandler - PHR, SHRM-CP

Chief Human Resource Officer

Matt Simons

Chief Financial Officer

Steve Ingel

Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer

Paula Richmond

General Counsel, Secretary & Compliance Officer

Steve Romeo

Chief Information and Commercial Software Officer

Casey Parker

Vice President Manufacturing and Distribution

Srinivas Pinapati

VP of Global Supply Chain and Operational Excellence

Breg Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors brings unparalleled expertise and leadership to Breg. Comprised of industry veterans, our board members play a crucial role in guiding our strategic direction and ensuring we uphold our commitment to innovation and excellence. Their insights and governance help steer Breg towards continued success and growth.

Dave Mowry

Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Wilson Constantine

Director

Mayu Sris

Director

Vickie Capps

Director & Audit Committee Chair

Dave Mowry

Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Dave Mowry, Breg’s Executive Chairperson, stepped in as interim CEO in May 2024. Dave is an executive with extensive medical device company leadership experience having led publicly traded and private equity-owned businesses across several market segments. Dave has specific expertise in the orthopedic industry, running Tornier, Inc. (now part of Stryker), a leading extremities business, as President and CEO prior to its acquisition.

Dave is excited about Breg and its future. He is committed to working with the management team to identify and make critical investments that will deliver near-term improvements, drive continued market share growth, and build the business into a market leader. Dave’s orthopedic experience will serve Breg well as we work closely with our distribution partners, customers, and their patients to provide best-in-class products through value-added services.

Dave and his wife reside in Orange County, a short commute into the Breg offices in Carlsbad, California. He has two daughters and three grandchildren and considers himself an avid sports fan.

Ashley Chandler – PHR, SHRM-CP

Chief Human Resource Officer

Ashley brings more than 10 years of experience cultivating robust corporate cultures and serving in a variety of key Human Resources and training roles.

Ashley graduated with her B.B.A. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management from the University of North Texas. Her degree includes International Management and Business Policy, which she earned in a European Study Abroad program. Ashley is a Professional in Human Resources, PHR; certified trainer in Situational Leadership;, master trainer for Culture Partners Culture of Accountability framework; and is also certified in Predictive Index.

On a personal level, she is a committed dog mom of a spunky Yorkie named King, and in her free time, she enjoys traveling and entertaining family and friends.

Matt Simons

Chief Financial Officer

Matt Simons is an experienced senior financial executive with over 25 years of strategic financial leadership experience, having driven rapid growth and transformation across multiple industries. He leads Breg’s finance initiatives, business development efforts, and accounting and finance teams.

Prior to joining Breg, Matt spent more than 13 years with DJO Global, he also served as the CFO at Cubex, a global leader in automated medication dispensing for medical, veterinary and dental practices and CEO of Assault Fitness, a leading fitness equipment brand, located in Carlsbad California.

Matt is an avid philanthropist and amateur athlete. Together with colleagues, Matt helped raise over $250,000 for the Leukemia Society thru their Team in Training program. In 2016, he also raised over $50,000 for Challenged Athlete Foundation (CAF) and competed in and finished the Ironman World Championships in Kona Hawaii. He also competed his second Boston Marathon in 2022.

He served 11 years as the Chairman of the City of Carlsbad’s Parks and Recreation Commission and was an Advisory Board Member of San Diego Sports Innovators (SDSI). Matt earned his Accounting degree from the University of San Diego and is a former CPA.

Matt lives in Carlsbad, California, with his wife, Dawn, and two children.

Steve Ingel

Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer

Steve Ingel is a highly accomplished executive with more than thirty-five years of experience in the orthopedic device industry. As the Chief Business Management and Innovation Officer at Breg, Steve leads the company’s efforts to develop and commercialize innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of patients and healthcare providers. He is also responsible for evaluating potential partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.

Prior to joining Breg, Steve owned a Southern California-based medical distribution business; he served as Western Regional Sales Manager at Professional Care Products (ProCare); and he joined DJO—then Smith & Nephew DonJoy, now Enovis—after acquisition of ProCare. He spent more than twenty-eight years in C-suite roles for DJO leading multiple divisions and playing a key role in developing and launching many successful products. He also served as the CEO of Precision Medical.

Steve is the son of a medical sales professional, so he effectively grew up in the industry. He and his wife of 32 years, Tracy, are longtime residents of Carlsbad, Calif. They are the proud parents of three grown children: Ashley, 30, Tyler, 27, and Michael, 25. Steve fondly refers to his family as his “foundation.”

Paula Richmond

General Counsel, Secretary & Compliance Officer

Paula joined Breg in 2014 and has an extensive background in compliance and legal affairs in the medical industry. Some of her main duties include ensuring Breg adheres to all industry regulations and policies as well as managing the Compliance, Audit and Legal teams. Prior to joining Breg, she served as the VP, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Secretary for United Orthopedic Group, which merged with Breg in 2014, and as Attorney, Compliance Officer for St. Jude Medical Inc.’s Neuromodulation Division.

Paula enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially her two children. Her hobbies include traveling, fitness, fashion, interior design and college football (her teams are Texas A&M and Notre Dame). Paula also volunteers as a child advocate for children in foster care through Dallas CASA. Paula is a native Texan and hails from a small town in northeast Texas.

Steve Romeo

Chief Information and Commercial Software Officer

Steve Romeo is an accomplished technology leader with over two decades of experience in the IT and software development industry, specializing in medical devices and healthcare solutions. He has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams in software engineering, both onshore and offshore, while also driving the development and integration of enterprise-level clinical and hospital software solutions.
 
Steve’s career at Breg has been marked by significant achievements, including the development of intellectual property, ensuring security alignment between Breg and its customers, and providing exceptional mentorship to his staff. His leadership in commercial technology solutions is driven by a passion for enhancing patient and clinic experiences through innovative technology.
 
Prior to his current role, Steve held several key positions at Breg, including Executive Technologist, Vice President of IT, and Director of IT, where he was instrumental in global ERP roll-outs, acquisition integrations, and the development of online tools and customer retention systems. His experience extends to managing IT departments in various industries, from consumer manufacturing to technology and defense.
 
Steve holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management and a Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems, both from the University of Phoenix. 
 
His commitment to fostering a culture of growth, mentorship, and collaboration has been pivotal in ensuring that Breg’s solutions not only meet but exceed the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.

Casey Parker

Vice President Manufacturing and Distribution

Casey Parker is a results-driven operations management leader with extensive experience in organizational management, plant management, mergers and acquisitions, business development, and business processes within the medical device and biotech industries. Known for exceptional team-building skills and mentorship, Casey has successfully led companies to achieve outstanding operational stability, efficiency, and profitability. 
 
Casey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and has completed various professional development programs, including Culture of Accountability, Situational Leadership and Lean Six Sigma. His dedication to continuous improvement and operational excellence has earned him a reputation as a results-driven leader who excels in transforming organizations and driving sustainable growth.
 
On a personal note, when he’s is not leading his teams in our manufacturing and distribution centers, he enjoys golfing, “running sometimes,” trying new restaurants, going to the movies and antiquing and spending time with his wife Maura and fur baby Odell.

Srinivas “SP” Pinapati

VP of Global Supply Chain and Operational Excellence

Srinivas “SP” Pinapati serves as Breg’s Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Operational Excellence, playing a crucial role in advancing the company’s supply chain strategies and operational efficiencies.

SP brings extensive experience from Eos Energy Enterprises, where he served as Senior Director of Supply Chain, developing a robust sourcing strategy and centralizing global operations. Prior to Eos, he was Vice President of Global Operations and Supply Chain at Cutera, leading a team of over 200 employees and achieving significant improvements in margins and inventory management.

SP’s background includes leadership roles at Terumo Medical Corporation, Wright Medical, and Covidien/ev3, highlighting his expertise in strategic sourcing and operational planning. He holds an MBA in Finance and an MS in Engineering Technology from the University of Memphis and is a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) through APICS.

Wilson Constantine

Director

Wilson Constantine is a board member with over two decades of experience in the medical device industry. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of Ottobock Healthcare since 2022, where he also held a position on the Global Management Board. Wilson’s leadership journey includes pivotal roles such as President & General Manager of the Americas at Smiths Medical, where he led a comprehensive business transformation and facilitated its sale to ICU Medical.

Prior to his tenure at Smiths, Wilson was President and CEO of Nihon Kohden America, orchestrating a successful reorganization and enhancing the company’s presence in the U.S. healthcare market. He also led Monarch Medical Technologies as CEO, a private equity-backed spinout of Hospira Worldwide. His extensive career includes executive positions at Stryker Orthopaedics, Misonix Inc., and Henry Schein Inc. Recognized as one of the ‘Top 25 Leaders in Healthcare Technology’ by HIMSS, Wilson holds a doctorate from Samuel Merritt University and completed the Executive Management Program at the University of Notre Dame. His industry contributions extend to board memberships with AdvaMed and MDMA, underscoring his commitment to advancing medical technology.

Mayu Sris

Director

Mayu Sris is a board member who has brought a wealth of experience in driving value creation and strategic initiatives. Previously, he was a Director in the Portfolio Operations Group at Elliott Management, where he significantly contributed to multiple portfolio companies. Mr. Sris also spent twelve years in investment and portfolio company operating roles at Icahn Partners and an Icahn spin-off fund focused on healthcare investing, collaborating closely with management teams on strategic and operational repositioning.

His career began as a consultant at Bain & Company and EY-Parthenon, followed by investment banking at Wasserstein Perella & Company. Mr. Sris holds a BA with honors in Economics from Brown University. His extensive background and strategic insights make him a vital asset to our board and to Breg’s continued success.

Vickie Capps

Director & Audit Committee Chair

Vickie Capps has more than 30 years of experience as a CFO and audit professional in the healthcare industry, including an 11-year tenure as executive vice president, CFO and treasurer for DJO Global Inc., a global provider of medical devices. Earlier in her career, she spent 10 years with Ernst & Young as a senior audit and accounting professional.

Vickie currently serves on the senior advisory board of Consonance Capital Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity firm. She also serves on the boards of directors of publicly traded life sciences company, Janux Therapeutics and publicly traded home health company, Amedisys, as well as private medical device company, Enable Injections. In addition, Vickie previously served on the boards of several other publicly traded companies in the life sciences and healthcare space, including NuVasive, Otonomy, Silverback Therapeutics, Synthorx, Connecture and SenoRx, as well as private companies Enclara Pharmacia, OmniGuide and RF Surgical Systems. She also serves as a member of the board of directors of the San Diego State University Research Foundation.